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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 289.38 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 289.38 and 180.77 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 289.38 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/289.38 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 289.38 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 52,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,311.22/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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